Three older people sitting together on a sofa with tea and cake.

Care with the countryside at the window

Residential
care
Dementia
care
Short stays
& day care
Rated Good
by the CQC

Just outside Uttoxeter, with views over Marchington and the Peak District.

Welcome to Highbarrow

Where care and everyday life belong together

We know that moving into a care home is a big change for everyone involved, and it can feel confusing. We help each person keep the lifestyle they enjoy and stay as independent as they can, with care and home life woven together rather than kept apart.

Good: CQC rating, in all five areas
1970s: Caring for older people since the late 1970s
24h: Care assistants on hand day and night

A carer and an older woman sharing a laugh in a sitting room.

An older woman smiling in a leather armchair.

A carer helping two older women with their knitting.

How we care

Planned around the person, every day

A plan made with you

Every resident has a care plan written with them and the people close to them, and adapted as their needs change.

Our approach

Need to talk?01889 566 406

The right people involved

We work closely with GPs, pharmacists, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, social workers and the District Nursing Team.

Residential care

Email usmanager@highbarrow.co.uk

Independence and dignity

We encourage residents to keep doing what they enjoy and stay as independent as they can, with their privacy respected.

Dementia care

Find usToothill Road, Uttoxeter

Our care

Care that fits the person

Two older women sitting at a table with cups of tea, smiling.

Residential care

For people who are finding it hard to manage at home and would like support, while keeping as much of their independence as they can.

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A carer holding an older woman’s hands in a lounge.

Dementia care

Our care team are experienced in supporting people living with dementia and related conditions, including Alzheimer’s disease.

Learn more

An older woman in an orange jacket laughing in a group of friends.

Short stays & day care

A short stay can give a carer a rest, or be a gentle way to try Highbarrow first. Ask us about day care too.

Ask about a stay

Highbarrow is a residential care home, with support from local district nurses and GPs. When someone needs nursing or medical input, we work alongside them and other professionals.

The home

Views over Marchington and the Peak District

The original house and a newer extension sit in quiet farmland just outside Uttoxeter. Lounges and dining rooms look out over the gardens and open countryside.

Single rooms and en-suite rooms
A lounge with views over the countryside
Dining rooms with views of the gardens and countryside
A hairdresser and adapted bathrooms
Gardens and grounds to enjoy

A hay meadow with grazing sheep beside Highbarrow, with hedgerows and wooded hills beyond.

Wing-back armchairs around a small table, facing a wide window over the fields.

Families’ words

What families tell us

“Highbarrow is always very accommodating. I can always be assured that my Dad is safe and well, and I can phone whenever I like to see how he is.”

DawnResident’s daughter

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An older person’s hands resting together on a checked skirt.

“Knowing she was happy, safe and well looked after gave our family great comfort.”

Rachel Aquizizresident’s daughter

“Your prompt updates gave me great reassurance and confidence in his care.”

MMResident’s niece

Read families’ experiences

Arrange a visit

Come and see Highbarrow for yourself

Choosing a care home is a big decision, and it’s easier once you’ve been through the door. Call us and we’ll find a time that suits you, and talk through what care is needed.

Call the home01889 566 406
Email usmanager@highbarrow.co.uk
Find usToothill Road, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire ST14 8JT

A wooden bench under a pergola in the garden, with a hanging basket above and flower beds around it.